Early January, Galactic Calendar 3032 · Xiaolong Star System
After more than half a month of back-and-forth raids, Zhao Chen's Xiaolong Fleet announced the successful completion of the assault.
“Finally home,” Zhao Chen said, sitting in the captain’s chair, looking at the cosmic scene that was, in reality, no different from other Galaxies.
But upon learning that the coordinates were already within the Xiaolong Star System, he still couldn't help but feel a sense of returning home.
“Commander, this is the detailed battle report for this campaign,” Lilith reported to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen looked at the battle report document panel in front of him.
The largest expenditure was naturally the deployment of T2 Lion King-class Heavy Interstellar Missile Ship, with a total consumption of 2,500 Lion King-class Interstellar Missiles, valued at 1.5 million star coins.
Next were the costs for replenishing the Interstellar Fighters and Interstellar Drones lost by the T3 Phoenix-class Heavy Carrier Starship, as well as the repair and resupply costs for damaged Interstellar Warship.
In total, this campaign cost the Xiaolong Fleet nearly three million star coins.
They brought back 110,000 slaves and a total of 102 Interstellar Warship of various models, including 62 T2 combat-type Interstellar Warship and 40 auxiliary t2 star battleships.
The latter were primarily Interstellar Transport Ships.
Although not many resources or materials were plundered in this campaign, there was no problem with the investment and returns breaking even.
The potential value of those 110,000 slaves could be continuously explored in the future.
“Settle all these slaves on Owl Dragon Star One, collect data on them, and ascertain their race, skills, abilities, and so on.
Those with professional skills can be assigned appropriate jobs according to the needs of the positions. If there are suitable female crew members, they can be allowed to join the goddess academy-class starship for advanced studies.
As for the captured t2 star battleships, send them all to the Lion King Star System.
The prisoners from those slave merchant fleets should be sent for labor reform, given only basic nutritional meals. Those who perform exceptionally well can gain their freedom and receive better meal standards,” Zhao Chen instructed.
Owl Dragon Star One was the planet Zhao Chen secretly arranged for the Dwarves, and later for the Bloody Mary Mercenary Group, which he named 'Owl Dragon Star One'.
Why send the captured t2 star battleships to the Lion King Star System?
The main concern was that keeping these Interstellar Warship in the Xiaolong Star System might leave clues for the Prince Party. Although the probability of being discovered was very low, it was always better to be careful, and under Zhao Chen's nose, the meager combat power of these t2 star battleships was not needed anyway.
“Understood,” Lilith immediately went to arrange these matters.
“Then, notify Annie. I need to discuss future construction plans with her,” Zhao Chen said seriously.
The several Interstellar Warship he had must be put into production as soon as possible!
“Yes.”
After giving these instructions, Zhao Chen let out a long breath and opened the system interface.
It was a new year, and both the quarterly and annual missions had refreshed.
【Quarterly Mission:
Requirement One: Exchange for one combat-type and one auxiliary-type T3 Interstellar Warship blueprint each】
Requirement Two: The number of T3 Interstellar Warships reaches 50】
The second option was not too difficult; as long as the Xiaolong Fleet's production tasks proceeded smoothly, it could basically be completed.
The first requirement, however, ◈ Nоvеlіgһт ◈ (Continue reading) demanded some of Zhao Chen's system points and mission points.
【Annual Mission:
Requirement One: Possess a legion-level Starfleet (3,000 Interstellar Warship), with 300 of them being T3-class Interstellar Warships. (110 / 3000) (Unfinished)
Requirement Two: Possess a t4 level combat-type interstellar battleship (Unfinished)
Requirement Three: The average living standard in the Xiaolong Star System must reach above '7'. (0.6 / 10)
Requirement Four: Possess an Imperial noble title of Marquis or above (Unfinished)
Requirement Five: Possess 20 t3 level-level technologies produced by the system (11 / 20)
Note: Completing four of these items will signify completion of the annual mission; completing all five will grant an additional reward of a 'T5-class interstellar warship Technology Blueprint'】
Zhao Chen was almost stunned when he saw the requirements for this annual mission.
These requirements were truly numerous!
But when he saw that line of reminder text, Zhao Chen felt as if he had been struck by lightning!
T5 Starship?
It actually offered the temptation of a T5-class interstellar warship!
One must know that up to now, the three major forces of the Galactic Alliance had only just gained a foothold in the t4 level technology field. Although there were rumors that everyone was developing T5-level technology, no T5 Starship had been publicly revealed yet.
The other two forces were unclear.
But Zhao Chen could be sure that the Starlight Empire had absolutely no major breakthroughs in T5 technology Interstellar Warship, after all, the Starlight Empire only had two T4 starships!
The technological accumulation was too little; even if they had the idea to develop T5-class interstellar warship, they would be powerless.
And now, this reward was placed right before Zhao Chen's eyes.
“What four, five! I, Zhao Chen, always finish what I start. Since it gave me five missions, I, Zhao Chen, will definitely complete every single one!” Zhao Chen said with unwavering determination in his heart.
Let's analyze these five mission requirements carefully.
They can basically be divided into three levels: high, medium, and low difficulty.
First, the low difficulty.
‘Requirement One’, establishing a legion-level Starfleet of three thousand Interstellar Warship, including three hundred T3 Interstellar Warships, had no difficulty.
Without even considering overall combat power, Zhao Chen could directly build all T3 Triceratops-class Interstellar Heavy Assault Frigates, and the requirement for three hundred T3 Interstellar Warships could be met in a few months.
Next, the medium difficulty.
‘Mission Three’ to reach a living standard value of 7, ‘Mission Four’ to possess a Marquis or higher noble title, and ‘Mission Five’ to possess 20 t3 level-level technologies produced by the system.
These three items belonged to medium difficulty. Although not easy to complete, they were manageable with proper arrangements.
The only high difficulty was ‘Mission Two’.
Mission Two required possessing a t4 level combat-type interstellar battleship technology blueprint. This requirement didn't seem very difficult.
After all, Zhao Chen already possessed several t4 level technologies, but the problem lay in the uncertainty.
It was entirely dependent on luck, which Zhao Chen could not control.
Unless Zhao Chen could upgrade the system store to t4 level level.
“No matter what, if there's difficulty, we go for it; if there's no difficulty, we still go for it!” Zhao Chen clenched his fist, determined that this annual mission must be completed no matter what.
That was a T5 Starship.
Just imagine, when others were still proudly showing off a T4 starship, he would directly bring out a T5 Starship to dominate the scene.
What kind of scene would that be?
By then, Zhao Chen would probably have a pivotal position within the Starlight Empire.
Who would dare to provoke him, Zhao Chen? He would just drive his T5 Starship for a visit.
Just ask, how magnificent is that?
